AirDesign DONUT 100 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 37

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2. Purpose
This rescue parachute is a manually released parachutes for paragliders / hang gliders (HG
version) use.
3. Conditions of use
Maximum speed for usage: 115 km/h (32 m/s)
Interval for repacking: This rescue should be repacked every 12 month period, and the repack
recorded in the DONUT repack and inspection log book. The effects of water, sand, salt or
other environmental influences may reduce the repack interval.
Interval of inspection: A complete inspection of the rescue parachute is necessary every 24
months, and the inspection recorded in the DONUT repack and inspection log book
Operational lifespan of parachute: 10 years. The lifespan can be extended for 2 more years if
the rescue parachute is inspected yearly during this last two years by the manufacturer,
resulting in a total maximum possible lifespan of 12 years.
4. Necessary documentation:
a) Owner ́ s manual
b) Donut repack and inspection log book (with recorded repack and inspection jobs)
5. Mode of operation:
During an emergency situation while flying the pilot pulls at the release handle with a firm tug.
Thereby the outer container opens and the deployment bag is released. Subsequently, the
rescue parachute package (which is still packed in it ́ s deployment bag) is to be thrown with a
dynamic move into free and clear airspace. That means the release handle has to be thrown
together with the deployment bag.
This prevents an unintentional or premature opening of the rescue parachute. This is
minimizes the danger of entanglement with the paraglider / hang glider / pilot or the
circumstances which maybe the reason for the case of that particular emergency (e.g. collision
with another paraglider).
Moreover, the maximum throwing speed of the deployment bag should be reached when the
deployment bag leaves the pilot hand.
In general: The faster the rescue parachute package is thrown away, the quicker the
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